Journal of Physical Oceanography
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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180 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Physical Oceanography (JPO) (ISSN: 0022-3670; eISSN: 1520-0485) publishes research related to the physics of the ocean and to processes operating at its boundaries. Observational, theoretical, and modeling studies are all welcome, especially those that focus on elucidating specific physical processes. Papers that investigate interactions with other components of the Earth system (e.g., ocean–atmosphere, physical–biological, and physical–chemical interactions) as well as studies of other fluid systems (e.g., lakes and laboratory tanks) are also invited, as long as their focus is on understanding the ocean or its role in the Earth system.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Physical Oceanography (acronym: amsjpo, abbr: J. PHYS. OCEANOGR, ISSN: 0022-3670) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by American Meteorological Society in United States since 1971. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.376 (Q1), an H-index of 180.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 208 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,588 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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